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Heirloom Tomato Basil Mozzarella Caprese Salad

This is my favorite meal. Last year I got a Caprese birthday “cake”. This week we’re highlighting appetizers and this one is a classic. Delicious and nutritious. Even better with heirloom tomatoes.

Heirloom Tomato Basil Mozzarella Caprese Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Heirloom Tomatoes sliced
  • Fresh basil chopped (not bruised)
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese Sliced
  • Extra-virgin olive oil Drizzled
  • Balsamic wine vinegar
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper
  • Sprouts or microgreens

Method
 

  1. Assemble the salad with slices of tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella slices.
  2. Sprinkle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.
  3. Add a dash of vinegar and a very light sprinkling of salt and pepper.
  4. Add sprouts or microgreens as garnish.
  5. For a completely different flavor, you can substitute the mozzarella with thin slices of Parmesan.